Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 29 Jun 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Goldonna LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Widespread haze. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze before 4am. Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 75 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Widespread haze. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze before 4am. Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Goldonna LA
 32.12°N 92.83°W (Elev. 144 ft)
1:29 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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